It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Thomas Tenbus’ passing on August 28, 2026. Tom was born on October 30, 1958, along with his twin sister Patricia, to Arthur and Madolin Tenbus. He leaves behind his siblings: Tess (John) McBeath, Patti (Kerry) Miller, Jay (Terri) Tenbus, Fred (Annette) Tenbus and Alan (MaryEllen) Tenbus, along with many nieces and nephews.

Tom had a gentle but resilient spirit and a deep love of literature, poetry, nature, music and art in all its many forms. He will be fondly remembered as the owner of Oracle Bookstore in Liberty, NY, where the opening of his store brought about a community renaissance in Liberty from 2001 to 2005.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. An avid reader; donations in memory of Tom can be sent to Literacy Volunteers/Read it Again Bookstore, 63 North St., Monticello, NY 12701.